water faucet?

Question

Is it hard to change the faucet and handles on a sink? I just bought a house and its a new sink.

Answer 1

if its a new installation it should be easy. you need a basin wrench, two 3/8 inch x 20 inch flexible steel braided faucet supply's, the new faucet and a flashlight. put down some rags under the sink (gets a little wet) close the valves under the sink and turn on the faucet to assure they are off and holding. remove the supply lines from the faucet and the valves you closed under the the sink. now loosen the capture nuts on the shanks of the faucet where the supply's were removed. after the captures are loose and removed the faucet lifts up and away. if there is a sprayer to the right of the faucet just cut the hose and remove it. the new faucet will come with installation instructions and pictures...so i won't have to write a novel here. if you get a basic faucet it will be simple... when you get into the exotics it becomes a strain. stay with a delta or a moen faucet...stay away from price phister...remember when you are purchasing a faucet... if there is an existing sprayer to the right of the faucet you will need to buy one with a sprayer (w/spray) don't want a sprayer and one exists...you will need a cock hole cover for it. talk to a sales person at a plumbing supply house....stay away from home improvement centers...best advise i can give you and good luck to you. yes there is a price dif between the supply house and home improv center...but you tell the guy at the counter in the supply house about it and many times you get a break. PLUS they know their product. good luck

Answer 2

It's difficult to take the old one out because there is very limited space to work in. When you go to install the new one, use stainless flex lines instead of copper, & attach them to the faucet before you drop it in the cutout.